‎The Hibernian Muse. Music for Ireland by Purcell and Cousser by Irish Baroque Orchestra

I. Overture

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:35

II. Great Parent, Hail!

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sestina

2:12

III. Another Century Commencing

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan

2:23

IV. After War’s Alarms Repeated

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Christopher Bowen, Anthony Gregory

3:01

V. Awful Matron Take Thy Seat

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Aaron O’Hare

3:18

VI. She Was the First Who Did Inspire

Christopher Bowen, Sestina, Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:56

VII. Succeeding Princes Next Recite

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Aaron O’Hare, Anthony Gregory

1:43

VIII. But Chiefly Recommend to Fame

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina, Peter Whelan

1:36

IX. Symphony

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:58

X. The Royal Patron Sung. Repair

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan

2:26

XI. Then a Second Ormond’s Story

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina, Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan

2:40

A New Irish Tune, Z. 646 "Lilliburlero" (Arr. for Lute by Pablo FitzGerald)

Pablo FitzGerald

2:26

No. 1, Overture

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

2:44

No. 2, Recitativo. Such Harmony (Apollo)

Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:38

No. 3, Aria. Tuneful Virgins (Apollo)

Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:31

No. 4, A Ground. No Other, Than Immortal Lays (The Nine Muses & Apollo)

Sestina, Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Anthony Gregory

3:58

No. 5, Menuet & Recitativo. She Climbs the Highest Pyramids of Glory (Calliope)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane

1:16

No. 6, Aria. Anna’s Deathless Acts Rehearsing (Calliope)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan

3:46

No. 7, Recitativo. Whilst Providence Supports Her (Clio)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Aisling Kenny

0:09

No. 8, Aria. Future Ages (Clio)

Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:55

No. 9, Recitativo. She Shines With Heavenly Graces (Erato)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sarah Thursfield

0:19

No. 10, Aria. British Ladies’ Matchless Charms (Erato)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sarah Thursfield

2:15

No. 11, Chorus. The Bold Britons from Field When Returned

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina

1:54

No. 12, Recitativo. Her Pleasing Aspect Charmeth! (Thalia)

Sinéad O’Kelly, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:36

No. 13, Aria. In Fortune’s Chariot Riding (Thalia)

Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:58

No. 14, Recitativo. Her Conquering Arms Implored (Melpomene)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane

0:12

No. 15, Aria. Our Britain Never Gained (Melpomene)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan

3:28

No. 16, Recitativo. Let Her but Wish (Terpsichore)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly

0:20

No. 17, Aria. Fortune Caressing (Terpsichore)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly

1:02

No. 18, Chorus. True Loyalty’s All Shining

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina

1:05

No. 19, Recitativo. These Tides of Joy O’erflowing (Euterpe)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Aisling Kenny

0:15

No. 20, Aria. Laurels That Adorn Her (Euterpe)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan

2:34

No. 21, Recitativo. How Many Ways She Conquers (Polymnia)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane

0:19

No. 22, Aria. Brightest Star (Polymnia)

Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

3:36

No. 23, Recitativo. Oh! Could She Ever Stay! (Urania)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny

0:22

No. 24, Aria. Britain Fear to Lose Her Glory (Urania)

Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:44

No. 25, Recitativo. By Reason Anna Steereth (The Nine Muses & Apollo)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory, Sestina, Maria Keohane

0:42

No. 26, Aria à 2 & Chorus. While the Wheels of Time Are Moving (Calliope & Apollo)

Peter Whelan, Sestina, Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Anthony Gregory

3:33

Sín síos agus suas liom

Aisling Kenny

1:21

Henry Purcell

Composer
Johann Kusser

Composer
Irish Baroque Orchestra

Baroque Music Ensemble
Sestina

Chorus, Early Music Vocal Ensemble
Peter Whelan

Harpsichord, Conductor

Mark Chambers

Producer
Philip Hobbs

Producer
Philip Hobbs

Engineer
Julia Thomas

Mastering Engineer, Post Production Engineer, Editing Engineer
Samantha Owens

Liner Notes
James Malton

Cover Art
Marc Veinturier

Keyboard Technician
Ciara Cavanagh

Orchestra Manager
Marco Borggreve

Photography
Timothée Van Der Stegen

Label Manager
Sarah Doyle

Photography
Doireann Kelly

Orchestra Manager

The Hibernian Muse. Music for Ireland by Purcell and Cousser

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